Mechanics

Best mechanics books and tools

Resources for Mechanics under Science. Pair these picks with articles on thestemprofessor.com.

• University Physics (Young & Freedman) — Calculus-based mechanics through E&M in one sequence — verify volume/edition.
• Fundamentals of Physics (Halliday, Resnick & Walker) — Alternative calculus-based intro physics used worldwide.
• Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Serway & Jewett) — Clear problem sets for engineering physics tracks.
• The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. I (Feynman) — Inspirational mechanics read — not a homework substitute but excellent intuition.
• Physics demo spring scale set — Measure force for F=ma labs at home.
• Inclined plane kit — Classic friction and acceleration demos.